People v. Brown

Defendant was accused of possession of a preparation of morphine, in violation of section 11500, Health and Safety Code. Trial by jury was waived, and the case submitted to the court on the reporter’s transcript of testimony at the preliminary examination, and defendant’s testimony at the trial.

The trial judge convicted defendant. This was February 24, 1950. She was permitted to remain on bail. Hearing on her application for probation, and for pronouncement of judgment, was set for March 29, 1950. On that date defendant did not appear. Bail was forfeited, and bench warrant issued for her…